S. 3859In Committee
A bill to amend the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993 with respect to future membership in the Catawba Indian Nation.
Removes federal membership criteria for the Catawba Indian Nation and lets the tribe determine future membership under its settlement act
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Removes federal membership criteria for the Catawba Indian Nation and lets the tribe determine future membership under its settlement act
Key points
- Amend tribal membership requirements
- Allow tribal membership determinations
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-02-12 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
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